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PeopleCert pursues former City & Guilds chiefs for £3m ‘unauthorised’ bonuses

PeopleCert is seeking to recover almost £3 million in bonuses paid to former City & Guilds chief executive Kirstie Donnelly and finance chief Abid Ismail after an internal investigation concluded the payments were “unauthorised”.

Prime Minister announces social media ban for under-16s

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a social media ban for children aged under 16 which is expected to come into force next spring.

Sheffield Hallam drops plan to employ staff via subsidiary firm

University to keep employing academics directly after predictions that contribution rates to Teachers’ Pension Scheme will come down.

Specialist master’s ‘main victims’ of course-cutting spree

More than 300 social sciences programmes lost in past year, figures show, as critics bemoan decisions made on enrolment numbers alone.

‘Brain architects, not babysitters’: Norland aims for university title

Amid concern over graduate outcomes and the declining value of a degree, one UK higher education provider that boasts a practically perfect employability record is setting its sights on official recognition – and disproving those who might question whether its students need to...

Understanding where global higher education is heading means understanding China’s next moves

Glen Noble gets across what the Chinese government’s recent five-year plan means for international scientific collaboration and UK universities.

Welsh government says it has found £55m to boost childcare for two-year-olds

The Welsh government says it will spend an extra £55m this year to roll out childcare to more two-year-olds.

Thousands of children at risk in ‘dirty and dangerous’ illegal schools

There are warnings that thousands of children are being hidden away in suspected illegal or unregistered schools across England, labelled "breeding grounds for extremism", and receiving a substandard education.

Teens react to Starmer’s UK social media ban for under-16s: the ‘right thing’ but ‘unlikely to make much difference’

Young people have said banning under-16s from social media is “the right thing to do” but have shared worries about how effective the new laws will be.

Sheffield Hallam University strike called off after deal reached

A strike by staff at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) has been called off after plans to move workers to a less generous pension scheme were scrapped.

University of Cambridge accused of tolerating misogyny and bullying in tribunal

The University of Cambridge’s prestigious Institute of Astronomy has been accused of tolerating misogyny and a “cycle of bullying” in an employment tribunal.

Scottish private school co-founded by Tilda Swinton to close

A private school in Moray co-founded by Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton is to close amid financial pressures, it has been announced.

Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s as part of sweeping reforms

Social media ban for under-16s ‘watershed moment for child protection’ | The Standard Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s | Reuters 'More clarity' needed over social media ban, says children's minister | STV

Labour MPs urge Starmer to set targets to boost number of male teachers in England

Government ministers have been urged to set targets to boost the number of male teachers in England, as backbench MPs seek to capitalise on turbulence in the Labour party to influence government policy.

A major new national programme designed to help young people furthest from the labour market launches today in Blackpool.

I have finally discovered how to successfully read a complete classic novel in 30 minutes.

All new technology disrupts the existing order, sometimes in small ways, sometimes fundamentally.

When I arrived from Peru to begin my Master’s and took on the role of Vice President of Education, I quickly realised that leadership in UK Higher Education required more than just a seat at the table; it required an open and flexible mindset.

At the end of part one, we introduced Tom and William and discussed how inequalities are magnified at the Firm stage. This piece now walks through what happens to them at Insurance and Clearing.

The direction of travel for the 2026 UCAS admissions consultation is towards a reconceived and expanded Clearing.

PeopleCert pursues former City & Guilds chiefs for £3m ‘unauthorised’ bonuses

Prime Minister announces social media ban for under-16s

Sheffield Hallam drops plan to employ staff via subsidiary firm

Specialist master’s ‘main victims’ of course-cutting spree

‘Brain architects, not babysitters’: Norland aims for university title

Understanding where global higher education is heading means understanding China’s next moves

Welsh government says it has found £55m to boost childcare for two-year-olds

Thousands of children at risk in ‘dirty and dangerous’ illegal schools

Teens react to Starmer’s UK social media ban for under-16s: the ‘right thing’ but ‘unlikely to make much difference’

Sheffield Hallam University strike called off after deal reached

University of Cambridge accused of tolerating misogyny and bullying in tribunal

Scottish private school co-founded by Tilda Swinton to close

Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s as part of sweeping reforms

Labour MPs urge Starmer to set targets to boost number of male teachers in England

£8.5m work experience boost for young people furthest from the labour market

How to read Moby Dick in 30 minutes

AI, fire and the future of thinking

Architects of education: empowering the student voice through co-creation

How the UCAS process magnifies inequality: part two

How the UCAS process magnifies inequality: part one